Dodge Avenger 2014 Owner's Manual

CAUTION

Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission asthe chemicals can damage your transmission compo-nents. Such damage is not covered by the NewVehicle Limited Warranty.

Fluid Level Check — Four-Speed Transmission

Use the following procedure to check the transmissionfluid level properly:

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

2. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60

seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest ofthis procedure.

3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake

pedal.

4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-

tion (allowing time for the transmission to fully en-gage in each position), ending with the transmission inPARK.

5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt

from entering the transmission.

6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot

or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C),which is the normal operating temperature after thevehicle is driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluidcannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.Cold fluid is at a temperature of approximately 80° F(27° C).

7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.

Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level onboth sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if thereis a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.